In this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback, young readers can journey through the history of humankind - from prehistory to the silicon age - and discover the developments that shaped our world.

Award-winning author Anne Rooney explores how humans evolved from simple primates to become the planet's most dominant life-form. Readers can learn about human evolution, early hunter-gatherer societies and the emergence of the civilizations we recognize today. Featuring fun fact boxes, an illustrated timeline and a glossary of key terms, The Story of Humans presents information in a clear, easy-to-understand and entertaining way.

Subjects include:
How speech first emerged
How cooking helped our large brains to develop
Why we stopped hunting, and became farmers
How dogs and livestock came to live alongside us
The origins of money
The invention of the written word
The rise of cities
The rise of the nation
The industrial revolution
How modern technology has reshaped the planet in humans' image

Covering topics including biology, geography and history, this book is packed with stories and facts that will captivate young readers and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Perfect for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book gives answers to the most curious questions kids might have about how humans have come to be.

Provides great topics for discussion, making it an ideal book for classrooms.

This books presents scientific information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.